Editor/Engineer: David Thomas They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez. Producer: Richard Morris A BBC Studios Production, If you dont know what a Kanye West is, then Joan Bakewell will explain all, and Her Majesty the Queen tells us why shes helping out the FBI. A BBC Studios Production, What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, Rajiv Karia and Jenan Younis. One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' A BBC Studios Production, Andy Zaltzman squares up to the week's headlines with panellists Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Daliso Chaponda and Lucy Porter. They're joined by Alfie Brown, Lauren Pattison and Jess Robinson. Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe Production Coordinator: Cherlynn Andrew-Wilfred There's also time for a mountaineering news round-up and an appearance from a record-breaking French restaurant. A BBC Studios Production, As lock down eases the team look at important issues such as the possibility of next wave, the test and trace system, and how one of the most famous scenes in comedy would work in a Covid-secure environment. We join Henry soon after his crushing election loss. Production Coordinators: Caroline Barlow and Katie Baum The Now Show returns with Steve and Hugh being joined by Stevie Martin and Kieran Hodgson, alongside stand-up from Ian Smith and Chloe Petts, and music from Huge Davies. Miserable. Sound Editor: Marc Willcox While Scott begins by traditionally interviewing the celebrities, the open-door policy means an assortment of eccentric oddballs can pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. Producer: Rajiv Karia One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' Engineer and Editor: David Thomas Producer: Richard Morris Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman Andy is joined by journalist Hugo Rifkind and comedians Susie McCabe, Ria Lina and Andrew Maxwell to dismantle and discuss the week's news, including the energy crisis, lack of Co2 and Boris's trip to the US. Producer: Rajiv Karia Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies Guest Kate Lucas Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 Claim By BBC Radio 4 Podcasts RSS Web Email SUBSCRIBE PODCAST SEARCH EPISODES COMMUNITY 1+ PODCASTER EMBED EDIT SHARE Listen Score LS 72 Global Rank TOP 0.05% ABOUT THIS PODCAST Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. Joining them from a safe distance is Ellie Taylor and Daliso Chaponda with music supplied by Huge Davies. Last in the series. Sound: David Thomas Miserable. What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? This website uses cookies for a better experience. Producer: Bill Dare Hosted by Andy Zaltzman They're joined by Alfie Brown, Lauren Pattison and Jess Robinson. Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls A BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis get to grips (from a safe distance) with all things 2020 in the form of sketches and guest contributions. Chris McCausland visits A Quiet Place, Sara Barron is in splendid isolation and Huge Davies washes his hands of it all This week decorating, vaccinating and electioneering are subject to scrutiny by our teams. Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics. The writers were Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, Simon Alcock, Jeffrey Aidoo, Sophie Dickson and Duncan Wisbey. One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' A BBC Studios Production, What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Producer: Richard Morris They're joined by Catherine Bohart, Fin Taylor and Jazz Emu.Catherine Bohart wraps her head around the Elon Musk era at Twitter, Fin Taylor takes on the climate crisis, and Jazz Emu brings an original song thatll turn your art perspective upside-down.The show was written by the cast and Hugh Dennis with additional material from Tasha Dhanraj, Katie Storey, Carl Carzana and Cameron Loxdale.Voice actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Daniel BarkerSound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProducer: Rajiv KariaProduction Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production. Producer: Pete Strauss & Rajiv Karia Producer: Bill Dare. This week Andy is joined by Nish Kumar, Rachel Fairburn, Neil Delamere and Isabel Hardman. Editor/Engineer: David Thomas Song written and arranged by Jess Robinson and Alex Silverman. Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Written by Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Cody Dahler, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson, Katie Sayer, Peter Tellouche and Edward Tew. This episode features Faye Treacy, Aaron Twitchen, Rob Halden and Alice Ruxandra Bell, with writing by Natasha Mwansa and Kemah Bob. new climate data suggests 2022 was the fifth hottest year on record, with europe and the polar regions hardest hit by global warming. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Joining them from a safe distance is Lucy Porter fighting for our right to protest, Eshaan Akbar analysing our spending habits and a Beyonce inspired song by Jess Robinson and Felix Hagen. A BBC Studios Production. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. A BBC Studios Production, A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests Mark Steel, Helen Lewis, Athena Kugblenu and Chris McCausland. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Rajiv Karia Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. The show was written by the cast and Hugh Dennis with additional material from Tasha Dhanraj, Katie Storey, Carl Carzana and Cameron Loxdale. Production Co-Ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Rajiv Karia with Mark Steel. This week Zoe Lyons is in the woods, Ivo Graham is at your leisure and Huge Davies is rooted to the sofa. Producer: Adnan Ahmed Signup to sync subscriptions across devices. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and David Mumeni. Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin A BBC Studios Production. I hate the chunky ones.' Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Max Davis, Alice Fraser, Simon Alcock and Celya AB. This week super leagues, super texts and a super example of someone being told to get out of a pub. Thomas Alan Smith Rosenthal (born 14 January 1988) is an English actor, comedian, and writer. BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in the BBC's Radio Theatre in front of a remote audience. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, Tasha Dhanraj and Ray Badran. Producer: Richard Morris At 'Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4', the hosts discuss various topics like politics, societal happenings around the UK in the recent past, and crime stories, to name a few. Jones Justin Edwards Try a subscription to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!+. Written by Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, James Bugg, Simon Alcock, Athena Kugblenu, Cody Dahler, Gareth Ceredig, Jeffrey Aidoo, Alex Hardy, Paige Wilson, Sophie Dickson and Edward Tew. Producer: Bill Dare 'I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Andy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz show. What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman Voice actors: Jason Forbes and Roisin O'Mahony Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Ruth Bratt. fierce fighting in the eastern ukrainian town of soledar ukrainian forces battle to keep the russian mercenary wagner group back. Instead Henry's going to get back to the top - he's just not sure how and in what field.. Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson and Edward Tew. Written by the cast, with additional material from Mike Shepherd, Laura Major, Donald Alexander and Charlie Dinkin. Hes determined to not let his disastrous defeat be the end of him. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. Producer Simon Nicholls This week we tackle the news from the UK and look further afield at Super Tuesday Lucy Porter snoops on her shopping and Darren Harriott explores his environmental credentials. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 episodes: 01.13.2023 Dead Ringers - 16th December The content of Matt Hancock's Covid diaries, the reason why Sir Keir Starmer may soon be out of a job, and a behind-the-scenes look at the King's preparations for his Christmas message. With, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. The team delve into what really happened at Downing Street last Christmas, the real source of the Omicron variant, and follow Boris and Carries babys first day at her new job. Voice Actors: Luke Kempner and Karen Bartke. They say he barely gets out of bed now. They're joined by Alfie Brown, Lauren Pattison and Jess Robinson.Lauren Pattison takes us through Matt Hancock's jungle journey, Alfie Brown declares why "I Love Keir Starmer" and Jess Robinson sings us through what makes the perfect Christmas advert.The show was written by the cast with additional material from Sarah Campbell, Mike Shephard, Alex Garrick-Wright and Cameron LoxdaleVoice actors: Luke Kempner and Stevie MartinSound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProducer: Sasha BobakProduction Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt is joined by Gemma Arrowsmith (standing in for Hugh Dennis) to present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman Producer Bill Dare The team also look at the end of COVID restrictions in England, Johnson's questionnaire from the Met, and Trump's new social media venture. Voice Actors: George Fouracres and Gemma Arrowsmith Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production. Angela Barnes welcomes Darren Harriott, Daniel Finkelstein, Jess Fostekew and Helen Lewis. Producer: Richard Morris They're joined by Catherine Bohart, Fin Taylor and Jazz Emu.Catherine Bohart wraps her head around the Elon Musk era at Twitter, Fin Taylor takes on the climate crisis, and Jazz Emu brings an original song thatll turn your art perspective upside-down.The show was written by the cast and Hugh Dennis with additional material from Tasha Dhanraj, Katie Storey, Carl Carzana and Cameron Loxdale.Voice actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Daniel BarkerSound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProducer: Rajiv KariaProduction Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production, What The F*** Is Going On? A BBC Studios Production, This episode looks back at the key moments since the pandemic began, with a special maths lesson from Matt Hancock, a fight between Good and Bad Boris about when lockdown should start, a secret recording of Dominic Cummings and an outtake from Normal People. A BBC Studios Production, Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines with Simon Evans, Helen Lewis, Elis James and Ria Lina. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Simon Alcock and Runi Talwar. Christine Tobin Ingrid Oliver Written by the cast, with additional material from Laura Major, Liam Bierne, Helena Langdon and Charlie Dinkin They're joined by Catherine Bohart, Fin Taylor and Jazz Emu. Sign up to track ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more BBC Radio 4 Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Such calamities are the life blood of satirists. They're joined by Alfie Brown, Lauren Pattison and Jess Robinson.Lauren Pattison takes us through Matt Hancock's jungle journey, Alfie Brown declares why "I Love Keir Starmer" and Jess Robinson sings us through what makes the perfect Christmas advert.The show was written by the cast with additional material from Sarah Campbell, Mike Shephard, Alex Garrick-Wright and Cameron LoxdaleVoice actors: Luke Kempner and Stevie MartinSound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProducer: Sasha BobakProduction Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt is joined by Gemma Arrowsmith (standing in for Hugh Dennis) to present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. ScottKiell Smith-Bynoe Catherine Bohart, Michael Deacon, Chris McCausland and Eshaan Akbar join host Andy Zaltzman to look back over the week's news. They're joined by Cally Beaton, Emmanuel Sonubi and Christy Coysh. 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